Guardians of Ga'hoole (series)

Guardians of Ga'hoole (series)


By: Kathryn Lasky
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


In guardians of ga'hoole',soron is sent to an owl orpanage because his parents disappeared.(he was snatched from his nest.)He ecsapes the orpanage with friends and journeys to find the truth.


Recommended to: 10-up

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars


By: George Lucas
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


star wars:the clone wars starts with anikan skywalker,no longer a padawan,but a jedi knight.soon he is givin a padawan learner.they must work together to save jabba the hutt's missing child.


Recommended to: 10-up

Star Wars

Star Wars


By: George Lucas
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


the star wars series is six movies.they are dividesd into 2 trilogys.the first trilogy is about anikan skywalker.the second is about his son, luke.Star wars is about alians,humans ,and the sith and jedi,as well as the clone wars.


Recommended to: 8-up(episode 3 13-up)

Jack Sparrow Series

Jack Sparrow Series

By: Rob Kidd
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


This series is about the teen years of the adventurous captian jack sparrow,before he was captian,before the black pearl,and his first crew,and his first ship(it was a boat.)


Recommended to: 10-up

Transformers

Transformers


By: Michael Bay
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


Not the 1990's kid show.this is the pg-13 vesion of the transformers story.It's about transformers fighting to protect of conqer the world.


Recommended to: 12-up

New Moon

New Moon


By: Stephenie Meyer
Reviewed by: Angel J., 14
Rating: It was amazing!


Love it!


Recommended to: Everyone

Double Platinum

Double Platinum


By: KISS
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


They are my favorite band and this is my favorite album.It includes over 15 kiss songs,like god of thunder,and rock n' roll all nite.In my opinion they are the best rock band ever!!!


Recommended to: hard rock fans 12-up

Iron Man (Movie)

Iron Man


By: Jon Favreau
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


Iron man is a movie about a super hero with no powers,but he uses his brains and skill and his iron suit to fight evil.It was the best movie in 2008!!!!


Recommended to: 13-up

Absolute Boyfriend

Absolute Boyfriend


By: Watase Yuu
Reviewed by: Missy, 16
Rating: It was amazing!


Riiko looked at the large box, amazed that her nightly lover igure has arrived so soon. Opening it with curiosity, knowing not of what she was getting herself in, finds a handsome naked young man in the box, cold as a corpse. Shocked, thinking it was a joke, recieves a phone call by the man who sold it to her, telling her of the manuel. Reicieving the manual, learning that she must kiss him to wake him. After kissing him, she can hear his heart pumping as he awoke, smiling up at her, "Hello girlfriend"

This series has alot of twist and turns, making you want more and more. Confused about whats right or wrong in the book, or who you should consider the villian or hero.
At times you cant stop laughing, while at other times, your heart just stops in love.

*wipes away tears* I think this is one of the best romance novels i have ever read, i dont think it has much meaning to it though, except to go for what you want, not holding back. The art work is amazing, very well done with great style and quality.



Recommended to: romance, comody, drama

WWE Wrestlemania XXIV

WWE Wrestlemania XXIV


By: WWE
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


Wrestlemania 24 took place at the citrus bowl,florda on march 30th 2008.History was made several times,Shawn micheals retired Ric flair, big show,largest athlete lost to the 5'8" greatest fighter floyd mayweather,kane deafeated chavo in 8 seconds, and undertaker defeated edge to go 16-0 at wrestlemania.


Recommended to: teens 13-up

The Lord of the Rings Series

The Lord of the Rings Series


By: J.R.R. Tolkien
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


lord of the rings is four books,starting with bilbo baggins in the hobbit,and ending with frodo baggins in return of the king.Lord of the rings is about hobbits,elves,dwarfes,wizards,magic,and adventure revoling around the one ring to rule them all.


Recommended to: ages 10-up

Chrono Crusade Volume 1

Chrono Crusade Volume 1


By: Daisuke Moriyama
Reviewed by: gothiclolitamaiden, 15
Rating: Really liked it


Chrono Crusade is about Rosette Christopher, a demon-exorcising nun, and her assistant, the demon Chrono. The plot may seem unoriginal at first and the art is more functional than eye-catching, but the series makes up for that with interesting characters and intricately detailed character designs (Chrono's true form is almost drool-worthy).

The author obviously did his research on Catholic doctrine and mythology before writing the series, though it is somewhat unrealistic. For example, exorcists don't generally use guns (last I checked) and some of the outfits look more Victorian than 1920s.

One problem I have with the series is that there is no established antagonist as of the first volume. I'm hoping that a worthy bad guy or guys will emerge in following volumes. The relationship between Rosette and Chrono is both intriguing and comedic. I look forward to learning more about the characters' back stories. The author uses a lot of backgrounds, but some panels still go without them.

Another problem is fanservice. There are a lot of shots of Rosette's skirt flying up (sometimes she's wearing bloomers to preserve her modesty, sometimes she's...not). I still can't figure out how old Rosette really is. The full color art in the beginning is a nice bonus, and the comic in the back is unrelated to the story, but funny.


Recommended to: Girls and boys, manga fans, fans of exorcist stories, 13+ (I agree with the rating this time around).

The Truth About Forever

The Truth About Forever


By: Sarah Dessen
Reviewed by: Emma, 14
Rating: It was amazing!


This is one of Sarah Dessen's newer books, and you don't need to hav read any of her others before picking this one up, though you may want to read the other ones immediately after finishing this one! Sarah Dessen is, in my opinion, just as if not more addictive than Stephanie Meyer. I know, hard to believe, right? The book starts out with a girl named Macy Queen who unfortunately had to watch her father die. This is what people in town know her as, until she reinvents herself through working with an eccentric group of people in a catering business. Her mother doesn't exactly approve, and Macy starts having problems with her boyfriend around the time Macy's mother stats disapproving. This is a fairly light read; it's not very hard to understand, though it may make you cry near the end. It's funny, sad, and meaningful, all rolled into one fantastic piece of literature.


Recommended to: girls

Chronicles of Narnia

Chronicles of Narnia Series


By: C.S. Lewis
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


The Chronicles of Narnia begin in England throughout many years children endter the world of Narnia. They all meet Aslan, King of Narnia. All these children face a challenge and destiny to achieve.


Recommended to: 9-and up

Harry Potter Series

Harry Potter Series


By: J.K. Rowling
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


Harry Potter starts off as an ordinary boy who lives with his aunt and uncle.That all changes when he gets a letter to go to hogwarts.Throughout 6 years at hogwarts he and his friends fight harry's godfather,deatheaters,and lord volemort,who killed harry's parents.In his 7th year at hogwarts he faces voldemort for the last time.


Recommended to: kids,8-and up

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (Movie)

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2


Directed by: Sanaa Hamri
Reviewed by: Tina R., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


This movie is based on the second book in the series of the Traveling Pants. This book is about a group of 4 best friends who spend their first summer apart. A pair of special pants is the only thing that keeps them together. This movie is great and the books are even better!


Recommended to: Everyone

Revelations: A Blue Bloods Novel

Revelations: A Blue Bloods Novel


By: Melissa De La Cruz
Reviewed by: gothiclolitamaiden, 15
Rating: Really liked it


The Blue Bloods series takes place in New York, where an upper class composed of vampires runs the city behind the scenes. Revelations is the third book in the Blue Bloods series, and like its predecessors, it leaves the reader on a cliffhanger. (Side Note: I went on De La Cruz's website and looked at her writing tips, not surprisingly, she recommended the use of cliffhangers.) The series is very interesting, full of intrigue, tangled up romantic relationships and some action. However, the author, instead of developing her characters, uses well-known character stereotypes.

Mimi is the typical mean girl (stylish, cruel and determined to have her way), which is evident from the beginning, Oliver is the loyal friend who has a crush on his best friend, Lawrence is the grandfather figure, and Jack is the talented and crush-worthy bad boy who catches the heroine's heart. Some of the characters, instead of being stereotypes, are barely developed at all, including Schuyler, Bliss, and Dylan. I am thankful that Bliss isn't just a follower, as I had originally thought, but she needs more development. Am I the only one who notices that all of the characters are rich, beautiful and successful?

The series can also be somewhat confusing, partly because each chapter follows a different character, and partly because there's all sorts of betrayal going on.

I do think that the author's style of writing fits the series. De La Cruz obviously knows New York City and the ways of the world of high fashion.


Recommended to: Girls, but boys shouldn't be afraid to try it out. Anyone who likes intrigue, vampires, or fashion. 14+

Brisingr

Brisingr


By: Christopher Paolini
Reviewed by: gothiclolitamaiden, 15
Rating: It was alright...


Warning: Spoilers!

It's impossible to read the Inheritance books without thinking that they are somewhat like a crossover fanfiction. Elements from Lord of the Rings and Star Wars are mashed together to create Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr. Still, the series is enjoyable. Paolini's writing is well suited to the series, and some of the characters are really interesting, the key word is "some." I find Eragon rather bland, though Saphira more than makes up for that. Arya and Nasuada are also really fascinating, though I suspect that Arya is Paolini's ideal girlfriend that he subconsciously wrote into the story. However, I must complain about Oromis. Has anyone else noticed that Oromis is a typical mentor figure? He's wise, calm, and he eventually dies. I was hoping that this pattern would not repeat once again.

I really don't mind long books, but Brisingr is very dull in the beginning and middle. Another problem I have with these books is that only hardcore fantasy fans can truly enjoy them, they don't appeal to fans of other genres, even if there is some action and romance. It seems to me that the author has been to one too many Renaissance fairs....


Recommended to: Fantasy fans, dragon fans, people who don't mind long books. About 12+

Breaking Dawn

Breaking Dawn


By: Stephenie Meyer
Reviewed by: Mai, 19
Rating: It was amazing!


I love this book it has a really happy ending, but it also make feel very sad. At the end I wish she would have pick Jacob instead of Edward,because I beleive that Jacob would be the right choice for her. She deserve him more then anyone and she would never be sad. Jacob will always be there for her when she need someone to be there for her.I know that would be the best thing that ever happen to her.


Recommended to: all fans out there

Hatchet

Hatchet


By: Gary Paulsen
Reviewed by: Andrew, 13
Rating: Really liked it


this book was cool. it was about a kid beeing stuck on abanded island. his plane crashes. he learns to survie on the island. a plane finds him.


Recommended to: my freind shan

Twilight (Movie)

Twilight


Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke
Reviewed by: Mao, 17
Rating: Really liked it


the movie is really good because they talk about vampire and wererwolf.i haven't finish the book but i watch the whole movie.i like it alot.

Recommended to: everyone

Super Smash Bros Brawl

Super Smash Bros Brawl


By: Nintendo
Reviewed by: Josh, 13
Rating: It was amazing!


this game is realy good to play if u like fighting games u will love this is the game for you u could be realy good and enter a contest and a lot of people play it online and other people play it. my favorite character is marth he the best one to play as but I'm not going to tell people my secret but there is a secret if you play with him.


Recommended to: my friend D

The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight


Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Reviewed by: Andrew, 13
Rating: Really liked it


the movie is really good, but the book is better.anyone that had watch the movie. they should read the book it's way better then the movie in its' own ways.


Recommended to: peopel who like batman

Twilight (Movie)

Twilight


Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke
Reviewed by: Mai, 19
Rating: Really liked it


the movie is really good, but the book is better.anyone that had watch the movie. they should read the book it's way better then the movie in its' own ways.


Recommended to: all vampire fans

Kare First Love

Kare First Love


By: Kaho Miyaska
Reviewed by: Erika S., 17
Rating: It was amazing!


this book is about a young girl who's really unconfortable around boys and see's herself falling in love for the first time and doesnt know what to do. the guy has problem with his family and has to choose between doing something he loves or does what ever his father tells him to do which is to take over the family business.


Recommended to: young girls who is in love for the first time

Vampire Knight

Vampire Knight


By: Matsuri Hino
Reviewed by: Erika S., 17
Rating: Really liked it

its about vampires and humans. if you like vampires and love this is the series for you!!


Recommended to: young girls

Cromartie High School

Cromartie High School


By: Eiji Nonaka
Reviewed by: ha110w33nm4n, 15
Rating: It was amazing!


ok This is an anime there only 26 or 28 episodes and each one is only like 15 minuets long there’s only 1 season and you can check it out at the library ok oh ya there’s aloes a manga ok so this is a extremely random series and almost none of it makes sense ok there is no story line and by the end of it I think I lost some brain cells ok that how stupid funny this is its rated T+ you wont really remember the names except a few either because they pound there name into you or because there so awesome like for me it’s Freddie ok he’s so funny because he doesn’t say any thing ever but he has his own theme song if you want to watch some thing just so freaking funny that you have to call your friends and tell them to watch it then watch cromartie high it will make you laugh



Recommended to: to those who like humor randomness and just stupid funny

Vampire Kisses - Vol. 1, Blood relatives

Vampire Kisses - Vol. 1, Blood relatives


By: Ellen Schreiber
Reviewed by: ha110w33nm4n, 15
Rating: Didn't like it


First off this book has some humor in it its about this gothic girl who had her dream come true she’s dating a vampire the only thing I really liked about this is she remind me of an older Courtney Crumrin but more gothic but she doesn’t have any magic its kindav your normal vampire romance manga any way her boyfriend’s …. Ok truly I didn’t rely like it so ya I don’t have much to say


Recommended to: vampire lovers and people that like romance

We Started Nothing

We Started Nothing


By: The Ting Tings
Reviewed by: Tina R., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


The Ting Tings are very talented and their music is great. Fruit Machine and That's Not My Name are some of my favorites. This cd is a great one to listen too and put on your iPod!!!


Recommended to: Everyone!

Holiday Collection

Holiday Collection


By: Taylor Swift
Reviewed by: Tina R., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


Taylor Swift's Holiday Colection is a set of great Christmas songs. They are great to play at Christmas parties. Taylor Swift is very talented and this cd is worth listening to!


Recommended to: Everyone!

Twilight

Twilight


By: Stephenie Meyer
Reviewed by: Paige G., 15
Rating: Didn't like it


Okay, there probably isn't one person below the age of sixteen in America that has not heard of Twilight, the first of the four-book saga. It is a phenomonon, a new era, and I hope just a phase.

Besides the complete lack of an interesting plotline, its characters are unrealistic and remain in the rudimentary stages of character developement. Sadly, most teens are more concerned with the fact that it is their ultimate daydream, rather than an actual well-written, intriguing literary work.

Yes, vampires are cool. Yes, alot of us would be out-of-our-minds if we ever met one, let alone gained a close relationship with a few. But after the scenario is set (vampire falls for human), what more is there? The book seems as if some teen with underdeveloped writing skills simply tossed together some random fantasies she's had.

The attention the story got, and is currently getting, is absolutely ridiculous, especially when books like Harry Potter (J.K Rowling) or Mediator (Med Cabot, true examples of brilliant writing, are out there. All I can wish for is that this is simply a phase.


Recommended to: No one

Model : a Memoir

Model : a Memoir


By: Cheryl Diamond
Reviewed by: Tina R., 13
Rating: Really liked it


This book is a true story about Cheryl Diamond who is now a model. In this book, Cheryl lives in a run-down apartment, and spends her days on runways and photo shoots. She is proud of herself and promises herself not to make mistakes in life until something happens and changes her life and almost ruins her dream. This book is a great read!


Recommended to: 13 and up.

Lucky☆Star

Lucky☆Star


By: Kagami Yoshimizu
Reviewed by: Jenn, 14
Rating: Really liked it


Looking for a good comedy? Then the Lucky☆Star anime is definitely one to consider.

Lucky☆Star follows the story of four high school girls - Konata, the otaku who stays up all night watching anime, reading manga, and playing online games; Miyuki, the cute, highly intelligent, eyeglass-wearing klutz; Kagami, the hardworking but fiery-tempered one; and Tsukasa, Kagami's airhead fraternal twin.

Though some people find the series to be boring, I found it to be very amusing. I think a certain type of humor is needed to enjoy this series, as it often gets it's comedic situations from little things in life. For example, the series starts out with Konata, Miyuki, and Tsukasa discussing how to eat a chocolate cornet - eat it from the tail, the head, or tear off the top and dip it in the chocolate? But then, which side is the head?

I definitely wouldn't suggest this anime to everyone. However, for those who enjoy random humor such as this, it's something that should definitely be watched.


Recommended to: fans of random comedy

Godchild Vol. 1

Godchild Vol. 1


By: Kaori Yuki
Reviewed by: Jenn, 14
Rating: It was amazing!


I'd seen this series lying around at the library a few times, but never was eager to read it. However after deciding to get into some new series rather than rereading countless older ones, I decided to give it a try. After reading this first volume, I was immediately hooked.

The story is set in the Victorian era in England. It focuses on a nobleman named Cain, who has a high interest in different types of poison.

Through all the series I've read, I don't think I've ever found one so unique. Kaori Yuki combines a lot of different things into the story, twisting even old nursery rhymes into the theme of most chapters. Though that could be an element that might work in a cutesy type manga, this definitely isn't the cutesy type of story, and Yuki does an amazing job twisting them into a horror manga.

All the chapters in the story focusing around different mysteries having to do with poison may seem like it would get repetitive to read. However that isn't the case with this series, as Yuki makes each chapter just as interesting as the last.


Recommended to: horror/mystery fans

The Taking

The Taking


By: Dean Koontz
Reviewed by: Paige G., 15
Rating: Really liked it


You think not passing an exam or getting the wrong shade of lipstick is the end of the world? Well, for Molly and Neil Sloan, waking up to a rainy night was stepping into their worst nightmare. The end of the world is drawing near for them both.

Dean Kootz is notorious for his horrific imagry and thrilling plots. This book is not an exception. There are twists, conspiracies, and worst of all, the unknown. Something out there is bigger than the both of them, the rural town they live in, and humankind itself. Read as humanity crumbles and morals break down under the stress. This one will be stained in your memory for years to come.


Recommended to: Someone who is too scared to read Stephen King, but needs some chills.

Samurai Champloo

Samurai Champloo


By: Shinichirō Watanabe
Reviewed by: ha110w33nm4n, 15
Rating: Really liked it


yayaya its me again Ok so I am once again typing/ righting about an anime this is samurai shamploo I believe this to be a great samurai story line its about these 3 people who all meet by weird circumstances and end up traveling for the sun flower samurai you see there are 2 guys and a girl ok the girls name is fu and she’s kindav what she thinks is high mateinins (cant spell that word sorry) but really she’s kindav ignorant and can eat like no other and just wants to find the sun flower samurai Jean is kindav the laid back guy with a past that he’s not proud of and is always just trying to help get by Now mugen on the other hand is my fav he’s out going rude and does as he feels and he to has a past basically they all have pasts This anime is extremely good is short there’s only 26 episodes some are funny and some are depressing and some are series but I really liked it There’s a lot of good stuff in this so watch it

Addendum to review:
this isnt a real review im just here to say im sorry about my last review i messed up on multi. acounts first its called samurai champloo and the guys name is not jean its jin sorry to all of you my bad oh ya and this is rated T+ becaus of blood and violins ok once again sorry


Recommended to: to samurai lovers people that whant a short anime and people that like alittle side humor

Cirque Du Freak

Cirque Du Freak


By: Darren Shan
Reviewed by: Niamh, 14
Rating: It was amazing!


well the book was fab and when i read it i could not put the book down. I looved the end part though. Theres a film coming out next year i cant waitttt i hope its as fab as the book


Recommended to: anyone older than 10

Crispin and the Cross of Lead

Crispin and the Cross of Lead


By: Avi
Reviewed by: ha110w33nm4n, 15
Rating: Really liked it


omg im about to wright about some thing other than manga or movies ok i first read crispin in 7th grade i asked my teacher for a good book he told me crispin so i whent and got you know what not only did i finish before my teach i finished it in 3days its about this boy and how him and his mother where basically outcastes in the village and for some reason his bother blamed him well one day his mom die and the village chases him out of town thats where he meets my fav bear and crispin basically becomes bears property and eventauly becomes kindav like his adopted son but both of them are on the run for reasons unknown to crispin and it seemed like bear has quite the history him self

if you read this book and like it i recommend crispin at worlds edge

p.s. no hesitance not being chased because he has some kindav power ok this book takes place in the midevil time and no! im not talking dragon im talking the plague midevil ok ok


Recommended to: to people looking for a fast but good read

Corpse Bride

Corpse Bride


By: Tim Burton
Reviewed by: ha110w33nm4n, 15
Rating: Really liked it


(befor i start do not comment my spelling im doing this from my wii and this is very difficult for me to spell correctly) ok i liked this movie because i dont care what you think i like a little romance every once in a while so this story is basically a love something because there are so many thing becus he loves her she loves him but the other guy likes her for the mony she doesn't have but then theres girl 2 and alot of stuff hapens but the main thing to remember is that this is a tim burton film so that means its automatically good yayayaya

p.s. if you dont like tim burton then i basically hate you =)yay


Recommended to: every one because its by tim burton

Samurai-X

Samurai-X


By: Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Reviewed by: ha110w33nm4n, 15
Rating: It was amazing!


ok this Is related to rurouni kenshin ok now when I say samurai x I don’t mean that stupid crap that’s actually rurouni kenshin no I mean actually samurai X the good one the one that is kenshin before his rurouniness this is about when he was a kid and still slaughtered I mean just killed any one that he had to kill god kenshin shouldn’t have changed but then you would have rurouni kenshin oh well oh and I should Warne you now before I get in trouble this is rated like T+ or m or some thing like that because of all the blood and violins ya ya ya what ever does any one even list to those any more well any way its really good especially if you want a change of passé

p.s. this is not a manga or movie well there is a movie but thats not the point its an anime ok ok bye


Recommended to: those that like small bloodyness a small love story and alot of action

Rurouni Kenshin

Rurouni Kenshin


By: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Reviewed by: ha110w33nm4n, 15
Rating: It was amazing!


ok I give this a high rating because it was both the first manga and anime I watched and read so ya its about this samurai who used to be one of the most skilled and still is samurai but during the war he used to kill and armies couldn’t bring him down but as soon as the war was over and during the last big battle he just vanished but 11 or 13 years later he reappears as a rurouni which is a samurai with no lord and just wonders from place to place well its now the a new area and the war is over and thing have settled down along the way kenshin meet a young girl who is trying to keep her fathers memories alive a young boy who is inspired to become a great samurai and my most favorite of all zanza yayayaya who is a fight merchant kenshin also meets many old rivals and makes some new ones but all in all it is one of the greatest classics of all time p.s. there is so much im not telling but thats for you to find out


Recommended to: new manga readers and thos who love samurai

Crescent Moon

Crescent Moon


By: Haruko iida
Reviewed by: ha110w33nm4n, 15
Rating: It was alright...


this Book was so obvious I mean come on im starting to get bored of manga not that id ever stop reading but god im getting tired of all the same s**t so ya its about this girl who has bad luck but every one that hangs around her ends up with good luck ooo big surprise no no iv never seen any thing like that ya iv never seen some thing were some one need some one else’s powers to help them self no never seen that before im not done ok now a vampire a demon a physic and a were wolf show up and guess what they need her power because she’s a descendent form you guessed it from a princes from long ago oh my god could this get any more predictable wait yes yes it can then the demon starts having problems around her because humans betrayed his ancestor along time ago hmm now if you where reading it oops yes there’s an obvious love connection all in all it could be better its ok if your into that kind of bland routine


Recommended to: to new manga readers and people that Relies when they are seeing the same stuff

Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things

Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things


By: Ted Naifeh
Reviewed by: ha110w33nm4n, 15
Rating: It was amazing!


I loved this manga/comic im not sure whether to call it a manga, comic, or American style manga oh well but any way this im going to call it a manga this manga is awesome its about how this little girl and her ignorant parents move into her uncles house and there she learn about the night things such as the twilit king elves goblins sprits ext… but I just loved this manga as a Halloween lover and as some one that likes a little change in story line/ plot line because I could go into something about how most mangas and animes are all starting to look the same but lets not start on that subject oh ya I almost forgot the main characters name is well Courtney and she is just an awesome little girl shes so cool im a guy who would like to have a little boy but if I had a girl omg I could only pray that she was like Courtney


Recommended to: to every one that like halloween and a little change in plot line

Mu Shi Shi

Mu Shi Shi


By: Yuki Urushibara
Reviewed by: ha110w33nm4n, 15
Rating: Really liked it


What is wrong with me I haven’t posted about mu shi shi I consider this to be a good manga there isn’t real story line to it but it is really good its about this man who goes around helping people the best way he can people that are having problems with mu shi shi that is as the book goes on you slowly learn about mu shi shi what they are what they do and what they can do. You see most mu shi shi are harmless and some help but there are thos that hurt but in the end this is a good book and has some hidden meaning but you have to look really hard oh and I hope my spelling is better(in sarcastic voice)


Recommended to: to those that mystery and a good story

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas


By: Tim Burton
Reviewed by: ha110w33nm4n, 15
Rating: It was amazing!


Ok ok i know my spelling sucks as im told by more than one person and ok I don’t care but that’s besides the point at the moment ok im here to tell you about one of the greatest movies of all time made by the greatest director of all time and yes that is my opinion to me it fact so get over it. Ok now if you’re a Halloween fan or Christmas fan then you’ll like this manly if u like Halloween and if you don’t already know about nightmare before Christmas then in my eyes you are one of the greatest sinners of all time I luv this movie my favorite persons are lock, shock, and barrel now these kids are also known as the trick or treaters jack is both a angry and depressed character sally only wants what’s best for him but thing go wrong and well ya a lot of stuff happens oh ya if you don’t like musicals then you mite just barley not like this but I hate musicals but this is like my fav movie of all time

p.s. comment on this if you agree about Tim Burton being the greatest ever

oh ya if you like nightmare befor christmas just becaus you saw the new movie or ware jack clothing just becaus its a fad then you can go to im dont think i can say that ... oh well bye =)


Recommended to: to every one

GIMMICAL☆IMPACT!!

GIMMICAL☆IMPACT!!

By: LM.C
Reviewed by: Jenn, 14
Rating: Really liked it


Though LM.C's activities have not gone on long (the band officially began activities in August of 2006), they have become widely popular. Namely among anime fans, as their music has landed a spot as openings and endings of anime such as Red Garden and Katekyo Hitman Reborn.

LM.C has a lot of talent, and their newest album, GIMMICAL☆IMPACT!!, just showcases that talent even more.

The first track on the album, RAINBOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA, is a unique song indeed. It mixes funky sound effects in the background of dark tune played by an orchestra. The song has no vocal accompaniment from their vocalist, Maya, but no vocals are needed, otherwise it would take away from the rest of the song.

The second song, CHEMICAL KING-TWOON, doesn't fail to deliver either. Both members of the band have the chance to sing in this one, the guitarist, Aiji, having his own rap parts twice during the song. The tune itself is one that would surely be enjoyable to any rock fan.

Tracks such as Galileo, TABOO, and JOKER -my name is-, showcase the unique-ness of the band well. Many of their songs incorporate bits of techno and rap into it while the tune itself can alternate between a darker tone to a slower more easy-going tone.

Other new tracks on the album like Love me? and my girl, are beautiful additions to the CD. They have a more romantic tone to them, and are sure to warm your heart.

Of course, the album wouldn't be complete without some of LM.C'S more previously released singles such as 88, Bell the CAT, and JOHN. This is definitely something all LM.C fans, old or new, should own. Of course, if you're someone who is thinking of giving them a try, it's highly recommended as well.


Recommended to: anime, rock, pop-rock, and techno fans

Twilight

Twilight


By: Stephenie Meyer
Reviewed by: Jenn, 14
Rating: It was alright...


This book is the start of a series that has become immensely popular these days. But what I don't understand is why.

Now I'm not saying that the book is bad. I enjoyed it a little. However the amount of praise and legions of fans it's getting is going a little overboard. Though a 'little' overboard is a huge understatement.

When you think about it, the plot of Twilight is basically the same as any other vampire romance story. Male vampire and female human fall in love, human wants to become a vampire so they can be together forever, etc. The fact that the setting is 'modern' isn't anything new either. Look at the TV Series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." But at least that had more originality than this.

I will give Meyer some credit for originality, however, in the case of the sparkling. One thing I always look forward to when reading or watching something with vampires in it, is what they choose to do with the old myth of vampires burning in the sun. Some leave it with that, some have them nocturnal, some just don't like the sun, and the list goes on. This is the first time I've seen someone come up with the idea of vampires sparkling in the sunlight, though. While some may not have thought this idea very good, I am one who really loves sparkly things, so it was a plus for me.

Unfortunately I have to drop back into criticisms. For one, there's the ever-so constant describing of Edward's "beauty". He is very handsome. He has topaz eyes. He's graceful. He has a beautiful smile. That, and quite a few other things mentioned, are all very nice and all - BUT WE GET IT ALREADY. There is no need to repeat yourself five million times, even if the book is told from Bella's perspective.

Second - how emo can Bella's character be? It seems like a lot of the time we hear about how oh-so miserable her life is. And then right into the over flattery of Edward making her life just ~wonderful~.

Those being my main irks in the book, I see it fit to stop there. I won't say this book is necessarily bad, though. It more depends on how picky you are. If you enjoy romance stories even if the plot is nothing new, then it's probably a book you will like. For those who like more action or prefer books with a more unique story, then it's not for you.


Recommended to: romance/vampire fans

Misery

Misery


By: Stephen King
Reviewed by: Missy, 16
Rating: It was alright...


She hovered over his bed as she watched him type the next novel to his series, awakening misery from her death, death, the one thing this novel wished for than staying trapped with his kidnapper who saved his life with her foul breath.

I thought that this book was okay, it was a bit slow, and couldnt keep my attention. I only kept reading it to see if anything better happens. There is gore and horror in this book, but not much to an approval of someone who wants nightmares, and images of them.

He was not very descriptive with it, I could barly see what his kidnapper looked like, only by what she dressed in.

It still has that shock in it and your heart is racing, your chest hurting as you hold your breath as you await to see what happens.

But there is not much to it. There isnt really a plot to it, just something scary, which it really didnt accomplish.


Recommended to: anyone above the age 16

Pet Cemetery

Pet Cemetery


By: Stephen King
Reviewed by: Missy, 16
Rating: It was alright...


The howls of the crazed forest spooking Louis as he carries a heavy black trash bag and shovel, down to the ancient indian burial ground.

I thought this book was ok, it was a bit slow, but really graphic which made it worth while. I thought it was a good orror book, even though i have read better.
I think it had a good life learning theme to it.

There isnt much else to say about it except for that it was slow, but descriptive and keeps your heart racing

Recommended to: anyone above 16

Blue Bloods

Blue Bloods


By: Melissa De La Cruz
Reviewed by: Missy, 16
Rating: It was alright...


Schuyler has just learned a new secret of the snobby, fancy and rich classmates. The blue bloods, an ancient group of vampires.

I thought that this book was ok, it was a bit slow and boring, but thats just me. It stays interesting, and doesnt get sidetracked. It has a bit of horror and romance to it, but more of mystery to it.

once you read this book, you want to continue onto the second, but not like "I WANT IT NOW!!"

Te book had interesting charecters, and a good plot, but i think De La could of done better with the descriptions. I think this book is jus to get you started, and the second really gets into the story and plot.


Recommended to: anyone